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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 16, 1960

Page

3

Farm News Page Highlights Hatton Field Day Winners

The Milton Hatton Junior Farmers selected sports teams at Hornby Park during the Hatton Field Day on Saturday June 11. Milton juniors won boys softball titles and the girls team from Milton Palermo Institutes triumphed over Acton.

Hatton Ontario Agricultural College Guelph Hatton Junior Farmers Hornby Park Bill Marshall Halton Junior Farmers Milton Junior Farmers Palermo Norval Norval Juniors Acton Milton John Willman Nor Bill Richardson Harold Watson Palerno Dop Taylor Theam Acton Junior Institute Barbara Biggat June Davidson Ontario Hallon County

Old Orton Station Relocated as Dwelling Plan Emerges

Old railroad station from Orton near West Garafraxa is moved to a new site opposite the Sheaf of Wheat inn. Contractor red building now rests at the new location with C. Chamberlain planning to convert it into a residence.

Orton Orangeville

Poison Ivy Precautions for Ontario Vacationers

County weed inspector W. & McArthur warn vacationers about poison ivy risks in southern Ontario and northern highlands. The circular urges recognition, posting warnings at cottages, reporting patches, and provides prevention and treatment tips. Also notes June timing for weed control in fence rows and costs for herbicide supplies.

Ontario Virgini Tolton County Italy Ontario Department of Agriculture Milton Glen Anderson O.A.C. Field Husbandry Department

Haggis Attraction At Weekend Party In Scottish Home

Dr and Mrs Buckner hosted 20 guests for a butter supper at their home during a June weekend. Vaurgis was served as the main dish and a Ceilidh was planned but did not proceed. A wedding tape captured the ceremony speeches and reception entertainment headlined by Jim Mc Laughlin as the Laird.

Mrs. Buckner Ir O Laird O Jim McLaughlin Effie Brown Jean Andrew Hom Jim Donnelly R. Buckner K. Diggle

True Meaning of Conservation Theme Helps Wildlife Future

The passage outlines guiding words for conservation such as observe nature, support wildlife, survive against predators, enjoy hunting and fishing, restore populations, value northern Ontario meat needs, attention to wildlife sightings, teach conservation, insure future wildlife, own nature, and protect unspoiled nature. It ends with a reflective question about why a rocking horse is emotional due to ease of movement.

Nature Ontario

4H Club Safety Night At Hatton Fair Grounds

Three hundred 4H Club members and parents attended the Hatton 411 Parents Safety Night at Milton Fair Grounds on June 3. Ontario safety specialist Tipping J. Wright demonstrated tractor rollover prevention, wheel safety, and reflective gear. A student-constructed workbook covered wheel travel rules and driving altitude, with a film A Day in Court stressing highway safety. John Thompson from Scotland shared farm life insights during the visit.

Hatton Milton Fair Grounds Rhal Cout Tien Tipping J. Wright Ontario Department of Agriculture Fle Wright John Thompson Scotland Ontario

Georgetown University Lectures Set for Fall Courses

A Georgetown meeting led by W J McCallion of McMaster University announced two first year university courses English and Philosophy for next fall at the Georgetown lecture centre. Potentially two senior courses in English and History may follow if a 20 student minimum is enrolled.

Obituary: C Howard May 65 Former Halton Warden

C Howard May 65 died suddenly in Brampton on May 30. He was Halton county warden in 1944 and former Esquesing township reeve. He farmed Jersey cattle on Esquesing land and later moved to Brampton to work in real estate. Survived by wife Elsie, daughter Belly Walkem, two grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral held at Brampton with interment at Willcrest.

C. Howard May Brampton Mr. May Halton Esquesing Wesley May Lawrence Jersey William Hyatt A. Willoughby Elsie Wallis Belly C. A. Walkem Vancouver B.C Lawre Arthur B. F. Ennals Grace United Church Willcrest Norval Cleave John Groat Robert John Anderson May

Bob Landsborough Advances After Third Year At Toronto Uni

Bob Landsborough completes his third year in electrical engineering at the University of Toronto and works this summer for the Department of Transport with Toronto headquarters. He plans province wide assignments and notes transportation work ahead. Women gaining equal rights seen as a potential setback for them.

Bob Landsborough University of Toronto Department of Transport Toronto

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